Daniella Peters

EARLY LIFE

Daniella Utangbe Juli Peters was born on 27 September 1999 in Cross River State, Nigeria. She is a twin; her twin brother is Daniel Atabi Suleiman Peters (who is albino). She also has an older brother named Roosevelt Aruku Peters and a younger sister named Immanuella (or Imanuella) Peters. She has spoken positively about growing up in a large, close-knit family. She was raised in a Christian household. Her early years were relatively comfortable until her father lost his job, after which the family faced financial challenges. Her mother took on a greater role in supporting the household, and the experience taught Daniella resilience, the value of family unity, and perseverance. She has spoken about how both the comfortable and difficult periods shaped her outlook. She completed her secondary education at Word of Faith Group of Schools in Abuja before proceeding to EPS La Cite University in Cotonou, Benin Republic, where she studied International Relations and Diplomacy.

CAREER

Daniella is a multi-talented creative who works as an actress, spoken-word poet, content creator, singer/songwriter, and entrepreneur. Before and alongside her reality TV exposure, she appeared in independent short films and performed spoken-word poetry at competitions. She rose to national prominence as a housemate on Big Brother Naija Season 7 (Level Up edition) in 2022. She reached the finale and finished in sixth place. On the show she presented herself as creative, energetic, and someone who wanted to use the platform to showcase her talents and break into the entertainment industry. After the show she continued building her career in poetry, acting, and content creation. She starred in The Voice Note (2026) as Tara. She has released spoken-word pieces and a poetry album available on streaming platforms, and she works as a host/compere. She is also the founder and CEO of D’errandz, a logistics company based in Cotonou, Benin Republic. In interviews she has spoken about plans to expand her presence in Lagos and further develop both her creative and business pursuits. She has received recognition in creative spaces, including a nomination in the Performing Arts category at The Future Awards Africa.

PERSONAL LIFE

Daniella is known for her energy, resilience, and sensitivity. She has described herself as observant, unpredictable at times, and someone who dislikes bullying and stands up for fairness. She has spoken openly about mental health and positions herself as an advocate. She entered Big Brother Naija after ending a toxic relationship and has expressed that she still believes in love and remains open to it. As of available public information, she is not married and has no children. Her fanbase is called the “Dynamites.” She has also been involved in philanthropy, volunteering with organisations supporting food banks, orphanages, and prisons.

Daniella remains active as a content creator and mental health advocate. She continues to share poetry, personal reflections, and professional updates with her audience.